Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez had a difficult season last year, but turned things around in the FIFA Club World when he was named the best in his position in the tournament in the United States earlier this summer.
His form meant that the club’s interest in signing a new goalkeeper cooled over the summer, with Filip Jorgensen acting as Sánchez’s back-up, although there could be a change in the goalkeeping department after this season.
La Gazzetta dello Sport reported this that AC Milan captain Mike Maignan remains on Chelsea’s radar and with the French goalkeeper’s contract with the Serie A giants set to expire in June 2026, his free arrival in London is a strong possibility.
Bayern Munich are also thought to be keen on signing Maignan to join Manuel Neuer, who will turn four in March next year, while Sven Ulreich and Jonas Urbig are nowhere near as close to succeeding the World Cup winner.
Maignan a great signing for Chelsea
Robert Sanchez’s performances for Chelsea this season have been quite good, but for a club of their caliber it is crucial to continue to look for upgrades and in the role of primary goalkeeper, Mike Maignan is certainly a step up.
The AC Milan star would be a great signing for the Blues. That’s him valued at £22 million on Transfermarktbut his potential signing as a free agent sweetens the deal, while his age, 30, makes him a good mid-term option.
Maignan’s experience and reflexes between the sticks will help him control the length of the goalpost well, while his ability to distribute the ball from the back and keep the backline organized will also be vital in Enzo Maresca’s system.
It will be interesting to see if he is open to joining Chelsea next summer or would rather join Bayern Munich.
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